FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 2, 2024
The latest Fast Break news podcast touches on PepsiCo’s acquisition of a Mexican-American brand and what that says about consumer demand.
Tag: Panera Bread
Plant-based Consumers’ Favorite QSRs
U.S. consumers love fast food and those who follow a plant-forward diet are no exception. Which quick service restaurants (QSRs) are plant-based consumers seeking out this year?
Does the Restaurant CPG Trend Have Staying Power?
Despite higher grocery inflation, consumers continue to splurge on their favorite restaurant brands at retail, fueling a trend that has gained significant momentum in recent years. “Restaurants are looking to exploit brand loyalty that really …
QSRs Lamenting ‘Line Balk’ Trend
Much like remote working and zoom conferencing, long waits at the drive-thru line are a pandemic vestige that just won’t go away. And that’s causing line balk among consumers. As COVID-19 took hold in the …
CEOs: Merger of Panera, Caribou, and Einstein Bros. Should ‘Turbocharge’ Growth
In a major merger announced Thursday, Panera Bread joined forces with Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels to form Panera Brands. The new group includes more than 4,000 fast-casual restaurants. The pact sent reverberations throughout …
FI Fast Break audio news: July 21, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down the major ingredient shortages multiple QSRs are dealing with, the growth of online grocery shopping, and the future of alternative seafood. The …
The Future of Catering? Panera Focusing on Remote Workers
Panera Bread is now catering to remote and hybrid employees as it moves to regain sales in the once high-ticket sector. The chain’s new program, Panera Connects, enables companies to host catered meetings regardless of …